The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-24
KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD
MACON WHOLLY INVESTED BY
THE FESTIVE DRUMMER.

THE FESTIVE DRUMMER.
Annual Convention of the Travellers
Protective Association-Th Clever
Whole-Souled and observation-disclosures
of the Order Hold a High Jubilee
Given Grand Reception by the Ma
conites.
MACON, May 23.-The Central City is
turned over to the Travellers Protective As
sociation to-day and the latter are making
the best of it.
THE ONSLAUGHT.
Since yesterday the delegates have been
streaming in, and to-day the town is full of
big hearted, clever, whole-souled drummeis.
The headquarters were established at
Browns Hotel, and at an early hour this
morning the rotunda was crowded and
jammed. At 1890 o'clock the boys formed
at Browns Hotel and, headed by Cards
brass band marched to the Academy of
Music. The building presented beautiful
sight, having been profusely ornamented
and decorated with flowers.
The exercises opened with music excel
lently rendered, by Cards brass band,
''Joyce's Seventy-first Regiment" The
President, Mr.. Joe Hirsch, called the con
vention to order and introduced the Rev. j.
r. Winchester, rector of Christ Episcopal
church, who delivered short, but earnest
and touching prayer. Cards string band
next rendered INIT Lust u Leive Galop, by
Raust The chairman then introduced j. F.
Hanson, of Macon, who, he said was one of
the best known men in Georgia, and who
needed no eulogy from him.
NO DRoNEs IN THE T. p. A. HIVE.
Mr.. Hanson, in a fifteen minutes speech,
welcomed the Travellers Protective Asso-
citation to Macon in most eloquent and
hearty terms. He expressed sympathy for
the members and paid glowing tributes to
them as a body and individually, saying
that their position was one of useful
ness and responsibility. 'There were no
drones among the T. p. AS" the circum-
stances surrounding their business prevented
this. He said that the national affairs of
this country could be trusted with safety
in the hands of this organization or to
representatives from their midst. He
closed with a most hearty welcome to those
present. Music was then rendered by the
orchestra" Minuet Polka
BAsHFULNEss FEATURE OF THE ORDER.
Mr.. Hirsch then introduced man whom
he said was known to many and honored
and respected by all"-Mr. w. H. Fleming,
of Augusta. Mr.. Fleming said that he had
always heard that the drummer was very
modest man. He believed this until this
morning, when he Wars NHrKpnched by Mr.
Hirsch, thss Rxqeiist = ~ association,
whe "a !, 1xpected to re-
M ID GImssM "But," said Mr.. Hirsch,
*116Fe Is not man in the ranks who can talk
"a bit. y In ten minute speech be won the good
graces of the audience present and ELECTED
many hearty cheers of applause After
this. music-''Genevieve Galop," by Cards
band.
Mr.. 7. E. Artope, of Macon, was then
elected temporary Secretary, and Whack
Bailey, of Augusta, Assistant Secretary.
The announcement of Mr.. Bailey's name
was greeted with loud applause and cries of
"Baileym Bailey" In a most modest and
bashful manner, Mr.. Bailey arose, with a
shake of his head Gentlemen, you will
have to excuse me this morning"
INCREASE OF THE MEMBERSHIP
The Secretary then read the report of the
President. In May, 1885, twenty-five mem
bers of the association met in Atlanta and
formed the Travellers Protective Associa-
ton. Now the membership is over 500
Two railroads, the Central of Georgia and
the Western of Alabama, had officially
recognized the body, and he believed that
the association was destined to accomplish
great good. The expenses of the associa-
ton for the past year had been only about
SS4.
THE DAUGHTERS" RECOGNIZED.
A letter was read from George Collier, Co
lumbia, S. c., congratulating the conven-
ton on meeting in Macon and paying
glowing tributes to the people and her fair
daughters. A telegram was received from
L. P. Pickering, Chairman of the National
Railroad Commission, sending congratula-
tons to Georgia. Music by the orchestra,
Admiral Stoch March," by Warren, was
then rendered.
A motion was made and carried that all
letters and kilograms be answered by the
Secretary.
A GOOD RECOMMENDATION.
d. j. Clark, of Macon, stated that he had
been appointed committee by the local
Travellers Protective Association to make a
suggestion in regard to the feasibility of
adding sick and benefit clause to the con-
stituticn, and moved the appointment of a
committee of five to look into the matter
The following committee was appointed
Messrs Clark of Macon, Atwater of At
anta, Pinguely of Savannah, Reed of Au-
gusta and Patton of Rome
No other business being before them, the
convention adjourned to meet at this
afternoon.
SOCIAL AMENITIES.
At the appointed hour, the convention re.
assembled and transacted the routine bust
ness and adjourned until tomorrow. A big
nand-shaking and yarn-spining came off at
the Hotel Lanier at noon and was one of the
most pleasant features of the day Buggy
rides was the order of the afternoon.
The great banquet comes tomorrow night.
BUSINESS FAILURE.
Petit & Dehaven, wholesale grocers, as
signed to A. r. Newton this afternoon. The
liabilities and assets are unknown.
COLUMBUS HAPPENINGS.
Benevolent Society Organized Inter